Live updates as trespasser on Edinburgh tracks causes major Scotrail delays and cancellations

The incident has led to many train services being cancelled. (Image: Geograph: Stephen Armstrong)

Police and emergency services have been called to a stretch of track between Edinburgh and Brunstane after a trespasser was spotted on the line this afternoon (19 May). The incident has affected many services to and from Edinburgh Waverley, including trains to Glasgow and North Berwick.

At 1.46pm Scotrail tweeted: "NEW: We've had reports of a trespasser between Edinburgh and Brunstane which is affecting services between Edinburgh and North Berwick/Tweedbank. We're working closely with the emergency services and they have officers on-site. We'll keep you updated."

Scotrail went on to say that due to the risk to the trespasser, overhead power is being switched off on the track.

"UPDATE: Due to Overhead power being switched off, this is now affecting all services to and from Edinburgh Waverley with the exception of Edinburgh/Perth, Edinburgh/Dundee, Edinburgh/Aberdeen and Edinburgh/Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy services."

It's not known how long the disruption will continue for: you can read the latest updates on our liveblog below.

Key Events

Edinburgh Trams are now accepting train tickets.

UPDATE: You can use ScotRail tickets and Smartcards on @EdinburghTrams during the ongoing disruption.

Train tickets are valid on trams between Edinburgh Waverley – Haymarket – Edinburgh Park – Edinburgh Gateway in either direction. Just show your valid ticket or Smartcard to the on-tram staff

14:20

All trains cancelled between Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Bathgate, Kirknewton and North Berwick

14:12KEY EVENT

Services from Helensburgh to Edinburgh now terminate at Bathgate.

Scotrail have said: Services from Helensburgh to Edinburgh terminate at Bathgate. Services from Edinburgh to Helensburgh start at Bathgate. Ticket Acceptance with Edinburgh Trams has been requested, though not confirmed as yet. ^Paul